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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.22, 911.54 and 474.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.22, 911.54 and 474.65 is: 654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.22 : 911.54 = 474.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.22/911.54 = 474.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.22x = 911.54 × 474.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.22x = 432,665.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,665.93/661.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.34

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